Drought Resources for Livestock Producers

Jun 25, 2026

By Lauren Langley

1- NC Extension Disaster Page & Drought Resources Page. Both of these are good options to bookmark and keep a eye on for new information.

2- NCHayfinder.com - this website is the best option to help connect producers to hay. People who have hay to sell and those looking to buy can create profiles and connect on hayfinder. No money or payment can happen through the site. Out of state suppliers can create an account here, which may be important given that our neighboring states are in very similar situations.

3- Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Currently, this is the best option for livestock producers to receive financial assistance for these losses or those to come. Please visit your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) and start the process of applying- taking the time to get enrolled can save time down the road if you become eligible for new programs.

Source : ncsu.edu

Video: Food Inflation and Pork Demand - Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses how food inflation is reshaping Canadian protein demand. He explains why pork remains competitively priced, consumer behavior, and why transparency, AI-assisted shopping, and protein demand will matter in the years ahead. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The potential of pork is there. We just need to see the product assume that role and take it away because all the elements are there."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in Dalhousie University's Faculty of Management and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab. His research focuses on food distribution, food policy, food safety, food security, and traceability. Dr. Charlebois has written four books and more than 500 peer-reviewed and scientific articles. He holds a BComm from the Royal Military College, an MBA from UQAM, and a DBA from the University of Sherbrooke. Learn more from Dr. Sylvain Charlebois on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.